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The History of Ancient Egypt
- Written by: Bob Brier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Ancient Egyptian civilization is so grand our minds sometimes have difficulty adjusting to it. It lasted 3,000 years, longer than any other on the planet. Its Great Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building in the world until well into the 19th century and remains the only Ancient Wonder still standing. And it was the most technologically advanced of the ancient civilizations, with the medical knowledge that made Egyptian physicians the most famous in the world.
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Dated but entertaining
- By Micah Clark on 2021-06-12
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Great Mythologies of the World
- Written by: The Great Courses, Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, and others
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, and others
- Length: 31 hrs and 36 mins
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The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes.
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Tinny Sound Made it Very Difficult to Listen To
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Great Mythologies of the World
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, Robert André LaFleur
- Series: The Great Courses: World Literature
- Length: 31 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 2015-08-21
- Language: English
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- Written by: Steven Novella, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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No skill is more important in today's world than being able to think about, understand, and act on information in an effective and responsible way. What's more, at no point in human history have we had access to so much information, with such relative ease, as we do in the 21st century. But because misinformation out there has increased as well, critical thinking is more important than ever. These 24 rewarding lectures equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to become a savvier, sharper critical thinker in your professional and personal life.
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Great book worth a listen but maybe I'm bias.
- By Martin on 2018-01-15
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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A Brief History of the World
- Written by: Peter N. Stearns, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Peter N. Stearns
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
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The construction of the great pyramids of Egypt, the development of democracy in ancient Greece, the glories of ancient Rome-these stories are familiar to students of history. But what about the rest of the world? How do the histories of China and Japan, or Russia, India, and the remote territories of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America fit in with commonly known accounts of Western traditions?Learn the rest of the story with these 36 riveting lectures that survey the expanse of human development and civilization across the globe.
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World History should be mandatory. great course
- By CalltheDoctor on 2018-09-13
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A Brief History of the World
- Narrated by: Peter N. Stearns
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach
- Written by: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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Military history often highlights successes and suggests a sense of inevitability about victory, but there is so much that can be gleaned from considering failures. Study these crucibles of history to gain a better understanding of why a civilization took - or didn't take - a particular path.
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Fascinating Subject disrupted by narration
- By Matthew Holdsworth on 2019-06-27
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History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Series: The Great Courses: Military
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 2015-09-25
- Language: English
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Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
- Written by: Michelle Seitzer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michelle Seitzer
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
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For most of us, caregiving for aging parents is brand-new territory we don’t get much time to prepare for. But while the experience is scary and exhausting, it can also be a rewarding time filled with moments that bring deep joy and fulfillment, and a stronger relationship with the people who cared for you when you needed it most.
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Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
- Narrated by: Michelle Seitzer
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 2024-05-16
- Language: English
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- Written by: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Sugrue
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago. Ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular.
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Brief but deep discovery of Plato
- By Arash on 2023-12-02
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- Narrated by: Michael Sugrue
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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The Science of Energy
- Resources and Power Explained
- Written by: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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To better put into perspective the various issues surrounding energy in the 21st century, you need to understand the essential science behind how energy works. And you need a reliable source whose focus is on giving you the facts you need to form your own educated opinions.
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The Accompanying PDF will not download
- By D on 2021-12-18
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The Science of Energy
- Resources and Power Explained
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Series: The Great Courses: Earth Sciences
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 2016-03-04
- Language: English
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Food: A Cultural Culinary History
- Written by: Ken Albala, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ken Albala
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
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Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."
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This is a Western food history course
- By Anonymous User on 2019-05-15
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Food: A Cultural Culinary History
- Narrated by: Ken Albala
- Series: The Great Courses: Better Living
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition
- Written by: Robert Greenberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Length: 36 hrs and 34 mins
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Great music is a language unto its own, a means of communication of unmatched beauty and genius. And it has an undeniable power to move us in ways that enrich our lives-provided it is understood.If you have ever longed to appreciate great concert music, to learn its glorious language and share in its sublime pleasures, the way is now open to you, through this series of 48 wonderful lectures designed to make music accessible to everyone who yearns to know it, regardless of prior training or knowledge.
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Very Engaging
- By Phil Redekopp on 2018-10-13
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How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music
- Length: 36 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Techniques for Retraining Your Brain
- Written by: Jason M. Satterfield, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jason M. Satterfield
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-tested collection of practical techniques for managing moods and modifying undesirable behaviors through self-awareness, critical analysis, and goal-oriented change. CBT illuminates the links between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health and uses those connections to develop concrete plans for self-improvement. In 24 engaging half-hour lectures, you'll build a robust and effective self-improvement toolkit with the expert guidance of Professor Satterfield of the University of California, San Francisco.
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A powerful tool to have at your dispoal
- By Andrew M. on 2018-07-05
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Techniques for Retraining Your Brain
- Narrated by: Jason M. Satterfield
- Series: The Great Courses: Better Living
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-26
- Language: English
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The American Civil War
- Written by: Gary W. Gallagher, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
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Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great battles, those streams ran red with blood-and the United States was truly born.
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Excellent and well written
- By L. on 2019-09-08
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The American Civil War
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- Written by: Ciara Conlon, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
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Through this series of 10 lectures, you’ll learn how to effectively set goals and define your priorities; efficiently use technology to control your life instead of letting technology control you; make small and simple changes to your routine, which help increase your energy and your ability to get more accomplished; and avoid common pitfalls such as procrastination, distractions, and interruptions. Ms. Conlon will introduce you to dozens of little changes that can help you to feel more in control not only of your task list, but also of your life, overall.
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practical
- By Karam Saleh on 2024-04-10
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 2020-01-21
- Language: English
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- Written by: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.
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Amazing
- By Jen on 2021-08-02
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 2019-09-17
- Language: English
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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen
- Written by: Julian Treasure, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Julian Treasure
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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The human voice is a powerful instrument. When it comes to speaking effectively, just as in music, targeted training and regular practice are key. In the modern technological era, a greater number of obstacles exist to overcome for listening and speaking successfully. From conversing with friends to addressing large audiences, a robust communication toolkit equipped to handle these challenges will benefit anyone hoping to convey an important message. A strong and prepared communicator is better received and more accurately understood.
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Excellent advice, lovely listening
- By Empress on 2023-08-29
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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen
- Narrated by: Professor Julian Treasure
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 2022-02-25
- Language: English
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Masters of Mindfulness: Transforming Your Mind and Body
- Written by: Shauna Shapiro, Rick Hanson, Kristine Carlson, and others
- Narrated by: Shauna Shapiro, Rick Hanson, Kristine Carlson, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
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In Masters of Mindfulness, 11 top researchers and proponents of mindfulness discuss what modern science and contemporary research have revealed about this ancient practice and the many ways in which it can benefit your life. These 22 lectures present a unique and extraordinary opportunity, bringing a diverse group of renowned specialists together in one place for the first time to share their own personal experiences and their latest research, and to guide you through several mindfulness exercises.
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Masters of Mindfulness: Transforming Your Mind and Body
- Narrated by: Shauna Shapiro, Rick Hanson, Kristine Carlson, Juna Mustad, Mike Robbins
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 2018-11-30
- Language: English
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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition
- Written by: The Great Courses, Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, and others
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 43 hrs and 23 mins
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This comprehensive series of 84 lectures features three award-winning historians sharing their insights into this nation's past-from the European settlement and the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, 19th-century industrialization, two world wars, and the present day. These lectures give you the opportunity to grasp the different aspects of our past that combine to make us distinctly American, and to gain the knowledge so essential to recognizing not only what makes this country such a noteworthy part of world history, but the varying degrees to which it has lived up to its ideals.
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Great overview of US History
- By Jason Gacek on 2021-08-14
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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, Patrick N. Allitt
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 43 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Classics of British Literature
- Written by: John Sutherland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John Sutherland
- Length: 24 hrs and 17 mins
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For more than 1,500 years, the literature of Great Britain has taught, nurtured, thrilled, outraged, and humbled readers both inside and outside its borders.Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen, Swift, Conrad, Wilde-the roster of powerful British writers is remarkable. More important, Britain's writers have long challenged readers with new ways of understanding an ever-changing world.This series of 48 fascinating lectures by an award-winning professor.
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Amazing
- By Nancy on 2018-12-17
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Classics of British Literature
- Narrated by: John Sutherland
- Series: The Great Courses: English Literature
- Length: 24 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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The Theory of Everything: The Quest to Explain All Reality
- Written by: Don Lincoln, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Don Lincoln
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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At the end of his career, Albert Einstein was pursuing a dream far more ambitious than the theory of relativity. He was trying to find an equation that explained all physical reality - a theory of everything. Experimental physicist and award-winning educator Dr. Don Lincoln takes you on this exciting journey in The Theory of Everything: The Quest to Explain All Reality. Suitable for the intellectually curious at all levels and assuming no background beyond basic high-school math, these 24 half-hour lectures cover recent developments at the forefront of particle physics and cosmology.
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Needs to be re-recorded
- By WTL on 2019-09-17
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The Theory of Everything: The Quest to Explain All Reality
- Narrated by: Don Lincoln
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 2018-12-05
- Language: English
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An Economic History of the World since 1400
- Written by: Donald J. Harreld, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Donald J. Harreld
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history.
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Everything I hoped for
- By Yarshniff on 2018-09-02
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An Economic History of the World since 1400
- Narrated by: Donald J. Harreld
- Series: The Great Courses: Business & Economics
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 2016-08-19
- Language: English
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